Gary

Profession: English teacher at Liceo Experimental a college in Tena
English Language Instruction
There I taught children from ages 7 to 11

Whitewater rafting guide and administrator for Rios Ecuador rafting company in Tena Ecuador
Hospitality and Tourism
Office,reception,to logistics and food preparation too guiding on the river

Owner manager of Riverpeople rafting company
Entrepreneurship
Everything

In country representative for World Challenge an outdoor adventure company
Hospitality and Tourism
Trips are organised for pre University students. I would help with student orientation, logistics emergency help, arranginging and managing community help projects.

Interests: I have 4 children 5 grandchildren, I was born in England lived for18 years in the republic of Ireland and now 30 years in Ecuador. I was a whitewater rafting guide, taught English in a college, managed my own tourist company, been a project finder and manager. I am now retired but not too tired to enjoy teaching English to anyone who wants to pick me. My many interests include history, geography science, technology, the natural world, travel and family values. Public speaking is my passion I am a proud parent of four children and a grandparent to five wonderful grandchildren. My life has been an adventure so far, having been born in England, living in the Republic of Ireland for 18 years, and now calling Ecuador home for the past 30 years. Throughout my life, I have had the pleasure of working in various roles such as a whitewater rafting guide, an English teacher in a college, a manager of my own tourist company, and a project finder and manager. Even though I am now retired, I'm still eager to share my knowledge and passion for teaching English with anyone who is interested. I have a wide range of interests, including history, geography, science, technology, the natural world, travel, and family values. Public speaking is one of my favourite things to do, and I love to connect with people through sharing engaging stories.

Education: Completed Secondary School
Education
Life experience from then on was my teacher

50 Years of Public speaking
Education
Involved Public speaking up to several thousand people to individual one on one teaching focusing on themes such as Family life,Morality, Hope, Environment.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)


Salomon

Profession: ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have been teaching English as a Second Language for 6 years now and worked with thousands of students to improve their many skills in the English language.

Medical Interpreter
Medicine, English Language Instruction
I interpreted conversations between two people from English to Spanish and vice versa so both could have a fluent conversation.

Interests: I am from Miami FL, at the age of 19 I joined the US Air Force and traveled the world and did really cool jobs, I did that for 10 years. I currently live in Nicaragua and work full-time as an ESL tutor.

Education: Technical Management
Technology
DevRy University Virginia

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)


Steve

Profession: English Tutor
Education
Tutored students in English as a second language for two years both online and in person.

Park Ranger
Government
I was a Park Ranger working in National Parks in the USA for 4 years where I met people from all over the world and helped them learn about nature and history in some amazing places.

Interests: I enjoy meeting new and interesting people and learning about other cultures and exchanging ideas. In my free time, I like spending time in nature, hiking, basketball, travel and I love reading, video games, history and watching interesting TV series and documentaries. We can talk about anything.

Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)


Jackson

Interests: Some of my hobbies include learning languages, skiing, hiking, weightlifting, cooking, and travelling.

I am currently learning Spanish and I am around a B2 level.

Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
Education
I am TEFL certified.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)


Simon

Profession: English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have taught English to many different people and abilities, from ages 4 to people in their teens, as well as adults. I have also taught abroad in Spain for 2 years

Swimming Teacher
Sports and Athletics
I've been a swimming teacher since I was 14 and have a lot of experience working with all ages and abilities

Interests: I'm 26 and from London, and currently travelling in Europe. At university I studied philosophy, and I now make music

Education: BA Philosophy
Education
University of Sheffield

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


Nate

Profession: Classroom Teacher
Education
10 years experience

Interests: I have ten years of experience teaching at public schools in the United States. I also have extensive experience teaching English in other countries and online. I’ve taught all subject areas, but Reading, Writing, and ESL (English as a Second Language) are my favorites.

Education: Masters of Education
Education
M.Ed

Bachelors of Arts
Education
International Studies

TESOL Endorsement
English Language Instruction
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

TEFL Certificate
English Language Instruction
Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)


Luke

Profession: Online Tutor
English Language Instruction
Worked as an online tutor for more than three years.

Interests: I have lived in Spain for almost 20 years, I love meeting new people and visiting new places. I love fitness, cinema and gaming.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in English Studies
English Language Instruction
Graduated in 2022.

Master's Degree in Secondary Education with a Specialization in English
Education
Graduated in 2024.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)


Tutor Tom

Profession: Baker
Hospitality and Tourism
I have been working as a baker in a café for the last 6 months.

Hotel Supervisor
Hospitality and Tourism
Prior to working as a baker I was a hotel supervisor for 3 years.

Interests: As well as a love for language I am interested in sports, films and literature. I love to play football, watch films and TV in my spare time. Lastly, I love to travel and I am always excited to learn about the culture of people from other countries :)

Education: Master of Science
Education
Mathematical Physics MSc

Bachelor of Science
Education
Physics with Philosophy BSc

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


Steven H

Profession: Auxiliar de Conversación (Language and Cultural Assistant)
Education, English Language Instruction
Worked as an English assistant from 2013 to 2020 in secondary schools in Madrid and Ávila. Helped students as well as teachers improve their vocabulary, pronunciation, and knowledge of American culture.

ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Taught classes at Garden Academy in Ávila 2015 - 2016, preparing small groups for Cambridge and Trinity exams including: Cambridge KET, PET, FCE, CAE and Trinity ISE III

Online ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Taught online to children through VIPKID, building vocabulary, speaking and listening skills, and comprehension for young students ages 5 - 16. 2018 - Present

Interests: I currently live in Barcelona and my time in Spain has given me unique skills to help Spanish ESL students develop their speaking, listening, and comprehension skills.

Education: B.S. Psychology, Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN USA)
Mental Health
2008-2012. Graduated with major in Psychology, minors in Spanish and Religious Studies. 3.0 GPA

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)


Jax

Profession: Special Education Language Arts
Education, English Language Instruction
I have taught high school English at the 9th, 10th, and 12th grade levels, including college prep!

Interests: I am someone who loves to talk about anything and everything! It can be as structured or as informal as you like…you set the tone. I love learning new things, and will have a GENUINE interest in what we are discussing. I am also available 24/7, so we can learn whenever and wherever together!

Education: BS: Developmental Psychology
Mental Health
I received my bachelors degree in developmental psychology. I am currently in a masters program!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)


Jason

Profession: Product/Technical Support
Customer Support
I have most recently worked for 2 multinational corporations who manufacture and sell equipment focusing on health and wellness.

Performing Musician
Performing Arts
I am a working musician in the United States and Costa Rica performing on guitar, violin and vocals. My repertoire consists of rock/pop/folk songs in English and Spanish as well as improvisational music from a variety of styles on the violin.

Interests: I love making music and sharing experiences with people and musical influences from around the world.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
I earner my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Diamond and Colored Stone Certificates
Non-profit
I studied Gemology and earned my Diamond and Colored Stone grading certificates while also working at the Gemological Institute of America

Associate Arts degree in Music
Performing Arts
I earned my Associate Arts degree in Music from Miami-Dade Community College

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)


Nathan

Profession: English Language Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I worked as an English language teacher within Colegio San Vicente Ferrer, a private school in Spain. My role involved developing the students' abilities in English through a range of written, comprehension and oral exercises.

Interests: Hello, I'm Nathan. I'm from Wales in the United Kingdom and I'm 28 years old.

I love to travel and I have been to 9 countries so far outside of Wales, I love boxing too and I love learning about the geography and culture of different countries around the world, so please, tell me about your country!!!

Hola, soy Nathan. Soy de Gales en el Reino Unido y tengo 28 años.

Me encanta viajar y he estado en 9 países hasta ahora fuera de Gales, también me encanta el boxeo y me encanta aprender sobre la geografía y la cultura de diferentes países del mundo, ¡así que por favor, háblame de tu país!

Education: International Travel and Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism
I finished my International Travel and Tourism Management degree with the highest grade, a first class honours.

Many of the modules/subjects studied are the same topics studied during Business Management degrees.

PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)
Education
I completed my post-compulsory teaching degree in 2018 at UWTSD. I spent my work experience period at Bridgend College in Wales, whilst at the college, I taught tourism to both years, year 1 and 2 of the diploma programme.

CELTA
English Language Instruction, Education
Whilst studying my CELTA at Swansea University I taught students from a variety of backgrounds and countries. Students spoke a variety of native languages such as Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian and more.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


Tom

Profession: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
Assisting at an academy in the south of Spain for students wanting extra tuition to get better grades in their English Exams.

Fashion Buyer
Fashion, Manufacturing
I work a day job as a Fashion Buyer, working with factories all over the world to make the clothes that end up in the shops near you!

Interests: I love to go on Holidays, explore new places, try new food and party in different countries with different people! Like most people I also love to relax at home with some comfort food (Pizza) and watch some Netflix or read a book.

Education: Business Management
Education
First Class BA Hons Degree from a London University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


Diego De Alava

Profession: English Teacher/Writer/Voice-Over Artist
Education, English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism, Teaching
I worked for a language school that gave me the opportunity to simplify books, teach classes and do voice-over work for the books.

Substitute Teacher, Collier County Public Schools
Education, English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism, Teaching
From 2012-2017 I was a Substitute Teacher for Collier County Public Schools, Specializing in helping teachers with ELL & ESL students.

Long Term Substitute Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
After I got my BA in Communication, I was able to have my own classrooms and tach English Language Arts for periods of 4-8 months and enjoyed me schedule that way.

Interests: I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I lived in Prague, Czech Republic for 4 years and now live in Naples, Florida. I love Soccer & Tennis, Traveling and Meeting new people. I speak English, Spanish and a little Czech. My parents are from Uruguay.

Education: TEFL Certificate - The Language House
Education, English Language Instruction
With this certificate I was able to star my journey as an English teacher.

BA In Communications - Florida Gulf Coast University
Advertising, Education, English Language Instruction
With this degree, I am able to have my own classrooms and am qualified to teach the English Language.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Czech (Basic)


Ben

Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
Instructed students in the areas of: English Grammar, Conversational English and English Language Arts

Interests: One of my favorite things to do is to take photos. I also enjoy spending time outside and hiking.

Education: Bachelor of Education
Education
Bachelor or Arts in K-12 Education and Spanish

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)


Rockman Rob

Profession: Various business experience
Entrepreneurship
I had developed and operated several different types of businesses over time.

Interests: I am an adventurer by nature and like to explore the unknown. One of my better qualities is that I am not afraid to try to do anything that I set my mind to. My favorite pass time is prospecting for gold. I have spent a lot of time looking for gold in Costa Rica and have learned a great deal about the geology of gold. I have a 7 year old daughter and I am currently a full time farther. I understand clearly the responsibility that goes along with being a full time parent and I must say, its not easy, but is very rewarding. I have been living in Costa Rica for about 10 years and I find the Latino culture here in Costa Rica very interesting in contrast to the Unite States. They love to dance here. The Costa Ricans are a very laid back culture and I really like this way of being. Living in Costa Rica is a lot different then living in N.Y. for sure. I do not think I will return to the states anytime soon.

Education: Self Employed
Entrepreneurship
I have developed and operated several different ventures'

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)


RowanMartin

Profession: Freelance English Teacher
Education
I have taught English to students of all ages and levels online and in person for over five years.

Interests: I am an English teacher from London with more than five years of experience of teaching children of all ages. I am also a writer and a musician. I currently live in Spain and I am a proficient Spanish speaker too.

Education: 2:1 Degree in English Literature from Goldsmiths University of London
English Language Instruction
I completed a degree in English Literature at a highly rated London university.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


Matthew

Profession: English Private Tutor
English Language Instruction
I help locals in my Mexican town improve on their English skills through tutoring and working on their conversational English.

Interests: **Please NO children under the age of 15** I am 40 years old. I am originally from Pennsylvania which is in the United States. Currently, I live in Mexico. I have been teaching English in Mexico to community members for the year. I am able to speak some Spanish but not full conversations yet. Outside of teaching, I enjoy outdoor activities and sports. I play baseball and also enjoy boxing. I love to go hiking, paddleboarding, skiing, and kayaking. I also love to travel. I have visited over 30 countries and I want to see many more.

Education: Pennsylvania State University
Non-profit
I went to Penn State University for Criminal Justice.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)


Tutor John

Profession: TEFL Teacher
Education
Teaching private students in Greece 1 year.
Teaching in a private school in Merida Venezuela 6 Months.
Now Teaching in a private school in Luque in Paraguay. 2 years teaching in Paraguay


Furniture Designer and Maker
Manufacturing
Making and designing free standing and fitted furniture in my own workshop for over 20 years. Trained and employed many cabinet makers over 15 years.

Interests: I'm a teacher who loves meeting people! I worked for many years designing and making furniture, running my own business in the UK. I also love cooking, nearly all types of music especially jazz and music from the last century.....literature, design and art, current affairs, business and economics, football. I can talk about most things, and if I can't , I'd like to learn!

Education: City and Guilds in Cabinet Making
Manufacturing
Highest qualification for making fine furniture in the UK.

'A' levels in economics, politics and history.
Government
Studying British government and European history.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)


mark

Interests: I am a professional tefl teacher, I love to travel and meet new people. I am also a fitness professional and have worked in many different countries, I also love studying Spanish.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)